[Prehypertension and hypertension : Analysis of sociodemographic and behavioral factors in an Ivorian population].

Introduction: Hypertension is one of the preventable causes of premature morbidity and mortality worldwide. The term "prehypertension", defined as systolic blood pressure (BP) between 120 and 139 mmHg and/or diastolic BP between 80 and 89 mmHg, was introduced in 2003 and concerns around 25% to 50% of adults worldwide. The objective of this work was to describe some sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with prehypertension compared to hypertension in a black population.

Determinants of contraceptive use in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).

In Côte d'Ivoire, contraceptive prevalence is low (21%). The search for determinants of contraceptive use could make it possible to redirect existing strategies. The objective is to identify the determinants of the use of contraception among women in Abidjan.

Prevalence and Risks Factors of Prehypertension in Africa: A Systematic Review.

Background: Hypertension is one of the major factors for high mortality of adults in Africa. However, complications occur at lower values than those previously classified as hypertension. Thus, prehypertension is considered as a new category of hypertension and a major risk factor for developing clinical hypertension relative to those with normotension, it has been linked with increased future risk of hypertension as well as cardiovascular diseases.

Feasibility of the eight or more contacts of the WHO new antenatal care model in Cote d'Ivoire: an antenatal care providers' perspective.

This paper examines the feasibility of the eight or more ANC contacts in Cote d'Ivoire through a qualitative study among twenty antenatal care providers through individual interviews. The eight or more ANC contacts were found useful as they will allow a better follow up of the pregnancy. Main barriers were: the lack of training on the 2016 WHO ANC model, the late initiation of ANC and the fear of increased workload.

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Introduction: In Côte d’Ivoire, national modern contraceptive prevalence remains low, at 21% in 2017.Purpose of research: The objective of this study was to identify socio-cultural obstacles related to the use of modern contraception among women of reproductive age.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive and qualitative study in Dallas, in the Adjamé commune, located in the center of Abidjan.